Post subject: Re: I published two ebooks: 1 of saints and 1 of mystries

Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:53 pm

Citizen

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Congratulations on your efforts and stamina, and best wishes for an expanding reception of your books. I have several book drafts in process and have made a few contacts with publishing options. Would you suggest any do's and don'ts?I'm not buying many books because as a result of my nearly 25 years' involvement in RCIA and SCC teams, I've received gifts of several thousand books, many of which were given to me for some particular purpose (although I may not know what), and all of which I feel an obligation to read or at least review. But I love books on Saints, and have drafted one myself. Could you encourage us with a comment on how you selected your 25 saints (most imortant contributions? or?) and are your bios written differently than others? Have you considered posting a review or comment in Goodreads? I'll peak at Amazon.

Post subject: Re: I published two ebooks: 1 of saints and 1 of mystries

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:00 pm

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eschator83 wrote:

Congratulations on your efforts and stamina, and best wishes for an expanding reception of your books. I have several book drafts in process and have made a few contacts with publishing options. Would you suggest any do's and don'ts?I'm not buying many books because as a result of my nearly 25 years' involvement in RCIA and SCC teams, I've received gifts of several thousand books, many of which were given to me for some particular purpose (although I may not know what), and all of which I feel an obligation to read or at least review. But I love books on Saints, and have drafted one myself. Could you encourage us with a comment on how you selected your 25 saints (most important contributions? or?) and are your bios written differently than others? Have you considered posting a review or comment in Goodreads? I'll peek at Amazon.

I originally wrote saint biographies for my parish's bulletin, but the DRE started writing a weekly column so there was no room. Then this past Lent, I decided that I would compile my saint bios into an ebook. I picked saints that were recently canonized (or beatified) or that people were not familiar with. I also picked a couple saints I like. The bios were written so that busy people would learn about a saint without making to read a whole book.

Do you mean post my own reviews to Goodreads? I don't think I can do that.

I'll try and post a list of does and don'ts later. There should be a writing group on this forum!

Post subject: Re: I published two ebooks: 1 of saints and 1 of mystries

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:11 pm

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Many thanks for motivation to try getting sample on Kindle. This time it worked fine this time--on IE--and I greatly enjoyed your life of Bl Charles of Austria, which is deeply inspiring. I must admit I'm essentially phobic about buying on-line--but I'm very tempted by your sample, and am now off to try to find your "gift horse." Also, I like the title "Trouble Is My Client;" is that also an e-book and is there a sample available?

Post subject: Re: I published two ebooks: 1 of saints and 1 of mystries

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:13 pm

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I know this isn't really a chat format, but I see you listed a being in this thread, and I'd like to hear more about how your e-books are doing. I've spent hours dreaming of getting a book together, but probably. and foolishly, less time actually trying to do it.

Post subject: Re: I published two ebooks: 1 of saints and 1 of mystries

Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:25 pm

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eschator83 wrote:

Congratulations on your efforts and stamina, and best wishes for an expanding reception of your books. I have several book drafts in process and have made a few contacts with publishing options. Would you suggest any do's and don'ts?

Hi eschator83. I have a few novels on Amazon and other places. It doesn't look like we're into the the same kind of books, but I might be able to help you with questions about the self-publishing process. Feel free to PM me.

_________________When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick. ~George Burns

Post subject: Re: I published two ebooks: 1 of saints and 1 of mystries

Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:30 am

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eschator83 wrote:

I know this isn't really a chat format, but I see you listed a being in this thread, and I'd like to hear more about how your e-books are doing. I've spent hours dreaming of getting a book together, but probably. and foolishly, less time actually trying to do it.

Well, self-publishing an ebook is rather easy. You have to:

1. Write your content2. Get feedback from several people on your manuscript3. Have an editor look at it4. Purchase a cover (I usually got mine from Fiverr for $5. You can also hire an editor there.)5. Upload your finished product to an ebook distribution site like Smashwords or Draft2Digital. (you have to upload to Amazon separately.)

If you follow these steps, you will become a published author. Then the work begins because your have to spend a lot of time marketing your book to get people to buy it.

I know this isn't really a chat format, but I see you listed a being in this thread, and I'd like to hear more about how your e-books are doing. I've spent hours dreaming of getting a book together, but probably. and foolishly, less time actually trying to do it.

Post subject: Re: I published two ebooks: 1 of saints and 1 of mystries

Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:52 pm

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GKC wrote:

Would have looked at a print version of these.

My book on the Saints was available as a paperback, but the company that I had it listed through stopped supporting paperbacks. I've been meaning to resubmit it to CreateSpace, but haven't had a chance to.